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A book published in 1687 helped change how humanity understood the universe. Written by English mathematician and physicist Isaac Newton, Philosophiae naturalis principia mathematica presented mathematical laws that explained the movement of objects on Earth and the motion of planets and other celestial bodies.Nearly 340 years later, a first edition of this historic work sold…

An enlargeable map of the cities of India (Wiki) A London-based mapmaker created an extraordinary map of India over two centuries ago. It was the time when the Indian subcontinent was being mapped through surveys, military expeditions and geographical observations. Measuring nearly 2.4 metres by 2.67 metres when assembled, the hand-coloured map was dedicated to…

Optical illusion personality tests are interesting brain teasers that trick the brain and eyes into believing what a person sees first based on their thoughts, focus, and perspective. Have you also ever looked at a picture and seen an object that is completely different from what your friend sees? This is the magic of optical…

5 online shopping mistakes that could cost you money You open a shopping app to buy one thing and somehow end up with five items in your cart. The discounts look tempting, the products look great, and before you know it, you have spent more than you planned. Online shopping is convenient, but a few…

Choosing a name for a baby girl can be a beautiful way to celebrate the qualities parents hope she will carry throughout her life. Purity, innocence, sincerity and grace have inspired meaningful names across languages and cultures for centuries. From timeless Greek names associated with purity to elegant Arabic names and Sanskrit choices that represent…

Mumbai man quits 9-to-6 job, now earns Rs 2.5 lakh a month through Instagram: ‘No more EMI worries’ Can social media replace the security of a regular salary? For many people, turning content creation into a full-time career comes with questions about income, expenses and financial stability. Mumbai-based content creator Shubh Sarang faced these concerns…

For many holidaymakers, checking out of a rental has meant more than packing bags and returning the keys. Guests have sometimes been expected to remove bedsheets, wash dishes, start laundry or carry rubbish away, even after paying a cleaning fee. Airbnb’s latest policy change seeks to draw a clearer line between reasonable guest responsibilities and…

Photo credit: AstaGuru Auctions In 1833, British scholar and artist James Prinsep published ‘Benares Illustrated,’ a book documenting Varanasi’s ghats, temples, mosques, palaces and everyday life through 34 illustrations. Nearly 193 years later, a signed copy of the rare volume sold at AstaGuru for Rs 36.76 lakh, more than three times its high estimate of…

A couple can spend an entire evening sitting together without saying much, yet feel completely connected. Another couple might experience the same silence as uncomfortable, wondering whether something is wrong or whether their partner has lost interest. This difference is not necessarily about how much two people love each other. Psychology suggests that the meaning…

Spiritual growth can help people understand themselves better, find peace and deal with difficult situations. But sometimes, we use spiritual ideas to avoid things that make us uncomfortable. You may call it protecting your peace when you are avoiding a difficult conversation. Or you may say you have moved on when you are still hurt…